Public REACTIONS to Your Cybertruck (and Your Reaction)? [Admin Warning: NO POLITICS]

[Cybertruck26]

Yesterday, I exited a coffee shop to find two older women standing by my truck, pointing at it (sentry mode footage confirmed they were touching it as well). They asked if it was a 'NASA vehicle,' and I explained that it was a Tesla Cybertruck.

I could immediately tell the type of people I was dealing with based on their belongings and demeanor. After a few minutes, one of them inquired, 'So what do you think of Elon?' I responded, 'Are you referring to his technological achievements or his personal opinions?' They replied, 'Both! Even though we already know where you probably stand.'

I emphasized that in America, you don't have to agree with everyone, and that's the beauty of the First Amendment. I explained that while they clearly had a preconceived notion of my views, it's important to separate the person from their opinions. I went on to say that Elon Musk chose to come to America and bring his innovative ideas with him. Without SpaceX, we would have relied on Russia to rescue stranded astronauts. I pointed out that throughout history, many brilliant minds have had controversial opinions, but their contributions to society are undeniable.

Ultimately, I gave them a 15-minute tour of the truck, and they thanked me, saying they loved it and that I was right. However, I doubt I changed their minds. As I was explaining how fingerprint-prone the truck was, one of them obsessively began touching it. I don't think they were operating on all cylinders to begin with.

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[SSonnentag]

In a week-and-a-half of ownership I've had mostly positive responses. Kids seem to love it. I've had multiple waves, thumbs up and peace signals. No one-finger-salutes so far. One guy honked at me, not sure if that was a positive or a negative response. One guy driving on a parallel frontage road rolled down his window and was gesturing all over the place and was yelling something with an angry face. I couldn't tell what he was saying, but he was obviously triggered by the simple sight of a Cybertruck. Tons of people looking and asking questions. Probably about 20:1 positive to negative reactions.

 

[sgmorton]

I get about 1 negative for every 100 or so positives. Half the time even the negatives are curious to take a look inside or are just ignorant of the vehicle. The media really blows the hate out of proportion compared to my 8 months of experience.

 

[Tecyber1]

I have had positive interactions with individuals.

Tesla Owners:

Flashing Lights at me to signal "Awesome"
Thumbs Up
Walk up to get a closer look (while at a Supercharger)

Random:

Family ask me about it, asked if their son could sit in it (of course I let him)
Walk ups in parking lot where people want a closer look, ask a few questions
Lady "wow", my Lexus SUV is my baby...but this...wow! I let her sit in it behind the wheel and instant "Ok, I have to get this". haha!
Random guy walk up in a gas station asking questions about it

Shocked:

Have had one lady do a double take and wildly snap her head back several times while mouthing "WTF?"

 

[Pops]

I have had 1 negative reaction. A passenger in a Dodge Charger signaled me to roll down my window on the highway. When I rolled it down he asked "How much did you pay for that refrigerator?!". I laughed, answered him honestly and then drove away.

Lots of positive reactions. I have given no less than 3 strangers a ride in it and did launches. I have allowed 3 neighbors to drive it themselves.

Endless thumbs ups.

There was even a mom and ~10 year old son that pulled over next to me, got out of their car and started asking me questions. The kid might have known more about the CT than I did! I gave them a ride and did a few launches.

@lewinday I consider my stories mundane, but would be happy to answer questions or provide pictures.

 

[lewinday]

I have had 1 negative reaction. A passenger in a Dodge Charger signaled me to roll down my window on the highway. When I rolled it down he asked "How much did you pay for that refrigerator?!". I laughed, answered him honestly and then drove away.

Lots of positive reactions. I have given no less than 3 strangers a ride in it and did launches. I have allowed 3 neighbors to drive it themselves.

Endless thumbs ups.

There was even a mom and ~10 year old son that pulled over next to me, got out of their car and started asking me questions. The kid might have known more about the CT than I did! I gave them a ride and did a few launches.

@lewinday I consider my stories mundane, but would be happy to answer questions or provide pictures.

Most owners I talk to are reporting more positives than negatives, which is nice to hear.
I'd certainly love to hear more and see some pics of your truck. Often improves our articles when we can show real people's vehicles out in the wild rather than just the same old 10 press pictures recycled 50 times.

 

[Friday]

So far I've had in the 10 days or so that I've driven my CB (~600 miles urban/suburban/rural) I've had:

2 confirmed middle fingers. Both were small Japanese gas cars and looked like young adult males driving.

5 or so various senior citizens being just lovely about learning about the truck. Usually in random parking lots.

A whole minivan full of pre-teen girls and their Mom driving next to me with whooping, waving and smiling. I let them win the "drag race" on the on ramp. It was fun for them and me.

1 thumbs up from a guy on a bike.

And one "OMG!" moment of a pickup truck driving over the line at me on a two lane. Fortunately they went back to their lane and I did a little swerve to the right as a reaction. When I reviewed the dashcam, the rearview seemed to show the pickup overcorrected and went onto the shoulder and then there was a large dust cloud.

 

[Balthezor]

Had an adult guy holding up a stop sign at a construction zone shake his head at me... I think he needs to focus on maybe not being such a big sore loser holding up a stop sign than judging other's purchases. Lol.

Really wanted to yell out: "Straighten up that sign Boy!" But I didn't want him to spit on my truck.

In all seriousness, I really don't like judging others, but people like to do it to us.

 

[Friday]

If I could meme, I'd do a riff on the xkcd "Someone is wrong on the internet" for "Someone is driving a Cybertruck!" version.

 

[Hunky Dory]

I live in a town so small that it doesn't have a stoplight. It has been in the town coffeeshop and bar gossip when someone has spotted a Cybertruck driving through on the highway. I personally never saw one on the highway myself. I did see one with a yellow wrap parked at a car dealership in a nearby small city. The only people in town who knew I was getting a Cyberbeast are the two people in the insurance office. They said they would not tell anyone else but I had to promise them that I would bring the truck by their office when I got it. I drove to the distribution center in Utah last Friday to pick up mine and never saw any other cybertrucks until I arrived at the DC. I never saw any on the way back either. I stopped at a supercharger on the way back. There were a couple other Teslas there but no trucks. The other Tesla owners did not seem to notice.

I snuck into town about dusk and parked in my garage apparently without anyone recognizing me. I drove my other vehicle to the bar the next afternoon and did not hear anything about a cybertruck coming through. It is going to be fun tomorrow morning to go the my usual Monday morning breakfast restaurant with the new truck. I'm not sure what the reaction is going to be in a small town.

 

[Friday]

I'm not sure what the reaction is going to be in a small town.

I bet the truer reactions will be after you leave the restaurant. Too bad can't leave a listening device (or a spy).

 

[Hunky Dory]

I bet the truer reactions will be after you leave the restaurant. Too bad can't leave a listening device (or a spy).

Oh, I have a spy. The cook is a friend of mine.

 

[AbblePC]

I picked up my Beast May 9, 2024 from Cherry Hill, NJ, but drive it in several states where I work. I get all kinds of reactions, both good and bad, but mostly good. Anyway, driving those distances means I am away from home often, as

drive approximately 1000 miles per week.
Imagine my surprise to fine a note tucked into the front door of my home, by some stranger- a young man of 24, who goes on to explain why he loves it, and wants 15-30 minutes of my time, so he can drive it!

Dude! Give that man a blue ribbon and be his mentor. ?

 

[AbblePC]

I live in a town so small that it doesn't have a stoplight. It has been in the town coffeeshop and bar gossip when someone has spotted a Cybertruck driving through on the highway. I personally never saw one on the highway myself. I did see one with a yellow wrap parked at a car dealership in a nearby small city. The only people in town who knew I was getting a Cyberbeast are the two people in the insurance office. They said they would not tell anyone else but I had to promise them that I would bring the truck by their office when I got it. I drove to the distribution center in Utah last Friday to pick up mine and never saw any other cybertrucks until I arrived at the DC. I never saw any on the way back either. I stopped at a supercharger on the way back. There were a couple other Teslas there but no trucks. The other Tesla owners did not seem to notice.

I snuck into town about dusk and parked in my garage apparently without anyone recognizing me. I drove my other vehicle to the bar the next afternoon and did not hear anything about a cybertruck coming through. It is going to be fun tomorrow morning to go the my usual Monday morning breakfast restaurant with the new truck. I'm not sure what the reaction is going to be in a small town.

Ok, inquiring minds need to know. now that we‘re invested in the story, what happened?
What conversations were started inside the restaurant and what type of physical reactions occurred outside while you ate breakfast looking out the window at the passerby’s? ?

 

[nicnguye]

After 1,400 miles in the 18 days (since 9/4/24) that I have had my AWD Cybertruck all over the Southern NH/Boston metropolitan areas, there has been no negative response. Kids loved it. The vast majority of the adults didn't really care as though the Cybertrucks were a dime a dozen. Most of them didn't bother to glance at it. A few people approached me to ask how I liked the truck as everyone knew what it was and seemed knowledgeable about it. Every single one of them congratulated me for having the truck. I am happy that I can enjoy my truck in peace.

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